I am an RF Engineer with an in-depth background in nonlinear RF device/circuit characterization, analysis modeling and extensive experience in microwave measurements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
System Architecture and Algorithm Engineer
Analog Devices
01.2021 - Current
Contributed to the development and enhancement of digital predistortion technology, improving its performance at Analog Devices
Proposed and implemented an AI-based approach to significantly enhance performance while reducing implementation costs for the next generation of digital predistortion technology
Initiated an R&D project focused on improving power amplifier efficiency and bandwidth for base stations
Postdoctoral fellow
University of Waterloo
01.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Waterloo
12.2016 - 08.2017
Explained the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic fields and waves in ECE 375
Teaching Assistantship Award for teaching ECE 375 in the winter 2017 term
Taught RF and microwave circuits in ECE 473
Led laboratory experiments and guided students through exploring the basics of linear circuits in ECE 140
Research Assistant
University of Waterloo
01.2013 - 08.2013
Developing nonlinear compact and behavioral models for transistors and power amplifiers
Research Assistant
American University in Cairo
09.2011 - 12.2012
Responsible for designing wideband and multiband antennas using lumped elements and metamaterial unit cells
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo
12.2018
M.Sc. - Electronics Engineering
the American University in Cairo
06.2013
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
Ain Shams Universiy
06.2011
Skills
A PhD in nonlinear modelling and characterization of RF nonlinear devices
Experience in RF measurements: nonlinear, pulsed, continuous-wave, load-pull, calibration routines
Excellent knowledge of MATLAB and Python with expertise in using them for RF measurement automation
In-depth understanding of microwave device, circuit and system level simulation (MATLAB, Keysight ADS, HFSS )
Excellent knowledge of neural networks and artificial intelligence using reinforcement learning
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable with working in self-initiated projects or as a part of a team
Python programming
Multitasking and organization
Written and oral communication
Relevant Projects And Skills
Self-Initiated Algorithmic Trading Software, Developed a multi-agent trading system that periodically retrieves candlestick data, processes it, and places trades based on monitored risk/reward criteria.
AI-Based Image Recognition System for Technical Analysis, Created an AI-based image recognition system to identify various technical analysis and candlestick patterns in stock market data.
Managed Personal Investment Portfolio, Managed a small-scale personal account in stocks, options (NASDAQ, NYSE), FOREX, and cryptocurrency markets for over eight years.
Publications
K. Chuang, H. Yektaii, N. Outaleb, A. Raslan, S. Bhal, and P. Forbes, Towards sustainable networks: attacking energy consumption in wireless infrastructure with novel technologies., IEEE Microwave Magazine, 24, 12, 2023, 44-59
M. Rejeb, A. Raslan, and S. Boumaiza, Phase calibration for coherent multi-harmonic modulated signal measurements using nonlinear vector network analyzer, 2016 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS), 2016
A. Raslan, and A. Safwat, N-Internal Port Design for Wide Band Electrically Small Antennas with Application for UHF Band, Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE, 61, 4431 - 4437, 2013
A. Raslan, A. Ibrahim, and A. Safwat, Resonant type antennas loaded with CRLH unit cell, Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE, 12, 23 – 26, 2013
A. Darwish, A. Bayba, A. Khorshid, A. Raslan, and H. Hung, Calculation of nonlinear junction temperature for semiconductor devices using linear temperature values, IEEE Transactions on Electronic Devices, 59, 2123-2128, 2012
Patents
Neural Volterra Digital Compensator with Feature and Envelop Neural Networks, Filed and Pending, Developed a novel digital predistortion system architecture inspired by artificial intelligence to enhance radio performance for future wireless systems.
Neural Volterra System Architecture for Nonlinear Wireless Systems, Filed and Pending, Proposed a fully digital implementation of the Neural Volterra concept, featuring an on-chip back-propagation algorithm for real-time adaptation.
Multi-Rate Multi-Stage Digital Compensator for Nonlinear Systems, Filed and Pending, Developed a generalized cascade digital predistortion architecture with multiple sample rates.
Methods and Apparatus for Multiple-Inputs Single-Output Power Amplifiers Efficiency and Bandwidth Enhancement, Filed and Pending, Developed a method to enhance the efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity of power amplifiers in base stations.
Digital Predistortion System Enhancement with Dynamic Operations, Filed and Pending, Proposed a new architecture to model the dynamic behavior of power amplifiers.
Generalized digital compensator for wireless systems, Filed, 18/361,697, 09/12/24